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Things to Do with Kids in Athens, GA
Athens, Georgia, is a fun and educational destination for kids of all ages. We invite you to explore these family attractions and activities in Athens!
Athens' newest family attraction is the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, opened in spring 2019. More than a garden space, the Children's Garden is an interactive, outdoor classroom where visitors can experience natural Georgia environments with their own hands. The new 2.5-acre garden contains plenty of fun, hands-on activities, including a chestnut tree house, fossil wall, giant water-misting mushrooms, vegetable garden, a replica of a North Georgia cave, and more — all designed to be learned from, crawled through and touched.
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More things to do in Athens with children and families:
- Check out the hands-on nature exhibits at Sandy Creek Nature Center.
- Attend a special family day event or ask about kid-friendly art activities at the Georgia Museum of Art and Lyndon House Arts Center.
- Play on the expansive playground, then circle around the pond to the shaded wildlife trail at Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo.
- Older kids will enjoy the ramps and bowls at Athens Skate Park or indoor action at Active Climbing or Rush Trampoline.
- Hope you are raising future Bulldog students? Sign up for a UGA Campus Tour, or take your own walkthrough historic north campus and past the hallowed grounds of Sanford Stadium. Pick up some red and black UGA gear at the UGA Bookstore.
Search our Events Calendar for Family-Friendly Athens Events!
Family Events
Athens on Ice: Public Ice Skating
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Love Letters Calligraphy Class
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LIVE MUSIC: Jim Cook
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Family Day @ Georgia Museum of Art
In 2012, Larry and Brenda Thompson gave 100 works of art by African American artists to the museum. This...
Handmade With Love
This first ever Valentine's market will include some of Athens’ finest artists so that you can find the...
LIVE MUSIC: Scarlet Stitch
Born in Athens, Scarlet Stitch is a Rock n' Roll band at their core with key inspiration from outlaw country,...
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM
Join us at the taproom for an open bluegrass jam! Bring your instrument or just grab a seat and enjoy. This is...
Live at the Library - Linqua Franqa
Come out to the ACC Library on February 12th to enjoy live music by Linqua Franqa! This is a monthly concert...
Watch Party: Super Bowl
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Chairrapin Yoga
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Toddler Tuesday: I Heart Art
Enjoy looking at art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity just for the...
Wednesday Karaoke Night
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Teen Studio: Object Stories
Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio-based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen...
A Day in Athens with Kids: An Itinerary
Family Fun Itinerary
A full day of fun and things to do in Athens with your kids! Starting with Chocolate cake for breakfast, the...